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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Diaminopyrimidine Oxide
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBiota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
Cystine
MaskingTryptophan
MaskingSerine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Tyrosine
MaskingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Betaine, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Menthol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Diaminopyrimidine Oxide, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Caffeine, Cyclodextrin, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cysteine, Chlorphenesin, Glycine, Cystine, Tryptophan, Serine, Proline, Glutamic Acid, Tyrosine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Zinc Carbonate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Zinc Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Blue 1 Lake, CI 17200
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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